Somewhere Between Here and There

2007-12-05T23:00:00.000-05:00

Hey , Happy Holidays to all you great people out there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Been Busy ~ Diabetes Update

2007-08-20T09:45:00.000-05:00

I realize I haven't posted in ages .. ALOT has been going on... This damn diabetes is a real pain in the ass ~ our whole insulin schedule has been turned upside down & finally #'s are closer to 130!! We added the 24hr slow release insulin "Levemir" now & are doing the whole BOLUS thing where as before we just used a sliding scale accompanied by a morn. NPH and a bed NPH BECAUSE it actually used to work... UNTIL,,,We kept on staying in the high 200's ughhh.. Now target 130 is in sight & below OF COURSE! However, we DID branch out & take advantage of a wonderful 2week program @ CAMP JOSLIN ~ WOW! They are GREAT !!!! My son had the time of his life & now handles his own shots with EASE! He always calculated his own carbs BUT now he seems more confident. He is handling his lows on his own ... WHAT A GREAT CAMP! EVERY kid should have this opportunity.. The kids there are from all over the USA.
EVERYTHING at camp it is VERY IMPRESSIVE! They also have MANY scholarships avail for those who cant afford it & the sad thing is....alot of people don't know about it... Well, gotta go lots to do today ! Hope everybody is enjoying their summer!!!!!!!!!! School is around the corner already...

I'm back ...

2007-05-31T18:23:00.000-05:00

Hey ~ I'm BACK! Been way too busy lately... as for the diabetes all is good!

PS. Klondike's Slim A Bear ice cream sandwiches pretty much rock ~ their carb/sugar for 1 at a sitting is VERY good.

At any rate , I'll have to check back in and see how you all are doing! We finally have alot of good weather here in Massachusetts YIPPEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Diabetes Update

2007-04-13T09:30:00.000-05:00

Numbers are GRRREAT! Huh? Yeah, I dont really get it BUT we likey ALOT !!!!

EMARC DANCE TONIGHT !!!!!!!!

2007-04-13T09:23:00.000-05:00

REMINDER:

The Annual Spring Fling “Feelin’ Groovy” Dance is this Friday!
April 13th
7-10 pm
$10 Suggested Donation

Don’t be a square, put on your boogie shoes and get down at the Spring Fling! This is an integrated function with students from North Reading High School (Massachusetts) . Dress is 1970’s, whether your scene is disco or hippie! RSVP is required to attend! Attendants are invited and welcome. Supervision is provided. Bring your friends, just remember to have them fill out an emergency fact sheet located at http://www.theemarc.org/

Diabetes Update

2007-04-06T22:41:00.000-05:00

Approx. 1 crappy # a day... Ugh.. BUT a heck of alot better!! If only we had some better weather !! Sun and lowered blood sugars go hand in hand... Easter is coming Yikes ~ its a hard one ~ moderation moderation moderation AND very little TEMPTATION... This years Easter basket and egg hunt will be full of fun inexpensive odds and ends as well as a FEW small/low carb treats . Wishing you all a fantastic Easter ~ knowing its not really about "candy" ~ enjoy your family & friends ...... Pig out on the veggies insted :)

PS. Dont forget to sign the petition

UNITE FOR DIABETES

2007-04-06T22:27:00.000-05:00

All Nations United Under One Cause ~ The Diabetic Epidemic

http://petition.unitefordiabetes.org/form.php Have you signed in yet ???? Check it out ...

Children Who Make a Difference :)

2007-04-06T20:29:00.000-05:00

Miss. Rossi goes to Washington Amity Observer, CT - Apr 4, 2007 Living with diabetes every day is a constant balancing act of managing food intake with exercise, and considering a host of other factors that people take for granted.... 2 thumbs up for the beautiful Miss Rossi !!!! Please take the time ~ click on above link to view this article

Sound Advice

2007-04-04T12:03:00.000-05:00

An apple a day

keeps everyone away,

If your aim is good enough ...

Easter is coming....

2007-04-04T11:44:00.000-05:00

Patience Needed ...

2007-04-02T19:24:00.000-05:00

Getting a child to do something he/she doesnt want to do is insane sometimes.... Simply writting a report becomes a war.... I am fed up! Sometimes one has to ask themselves should I just let the child fail ?? Or should I keep up the good fight and take a Tylenol?? Any good advice is VERY welcome...Because this is crazy ~ NOW it's a can't write in cursive.... ugh! Good Night.

Diabetes Update

2007-03-23T15:40:00.000-05:00

Had an appt. w/nutritionist today ... She expressed balance thru integrating more fiber and proteins to our diet plan. Her food ideas were (excluding~cheeses,yogurt, nuts/peanutbutter) : "Kashi" bars, hummus(a personal favorite), "Cracklin' Oatbran", "Frosted mini wheats", "Puffs" cereals, "Thomas" multi grain/hi fiber english muffins, 1/2c. of "Eddy's" slow churned lite ice cream was fine ... She did however say that sweet kiddie cereals were a no no (derrr..) and those "Special K" breakfast bars had too much sugar as well as "Go-gurts" and "Kellogg's"Rice Crispies treats (which uses the ADA's name on the box etc..?)... At any rate breakfast bars/cereal bars have to be switched to Kashi type bars , white breads and muffins to hi fiber options, and Regular yogurt is still the best bet. Of course we eat fruit etc.. BUT 3 snack times a day turns into ALOT of snacks! Kids really get sick of eating if its the same thing every time... We'll see how this works.. Regarding LAST diabetic update ~ ice cream at night DOES keep him from dropping at 4:am on an active day... SOON his #'s will change again w/the warm weather! He's always is active w/good #'s in the spring summer.. Maybe we should just move to a sunnier destination !! LOL

Diabetes Update

2007-03-19T00:24:00.000-05:00

We had a HECK of a week ~ numbers are in control ?? BUT,,,, with exercise we had a lot of lows.... The diabetes nurse recommended adding more fat to the diet at night AND sipping on small amounts of Gatorade during playtime... The Gatorade thing is a little bit hard to manage : 4oz per hour for regular play..8oz per hour for real exercise swim,shovel/sled,rollerblading,etc .. Little kids don't want to drink 1 to 2 oz every 15min . BUT I told her we'd try ,SO, we're doing it and sooo far its ummmm, ok... ha!! Also she recommended ice cream before bed to keep him from dropping off at 12-4:am (UGH...). ALL in ALL , its worth it to fight the good fight ! So, I'm gonna need a little sleep ~ ya think? Its way to late to be up on the computer... I haven't been bloggin' much lately because I had the "FinePleasure" of experiencing some cracked ribs and muscle trauma over last weekend.. All because I wanted my damn hair to look straight and silky LOL! Oil sprays and tile DON'T mix..nope...they don't! ~ buyer beware

Maya Angelou an Inspiration to ALL

2007-03-10T10:55:00.000-05:00

You can only become truly
ACCOMPLISHED
at something you love.

Don't make money your goal.

Instead,
PURSUE the things you LOVE doing.

and do them SO WELL,

THAT PEOPLE CAN'T TAKE THEIR EYES OFF YOU .

~Maya Angelou

JDRF ~ Diabetic Pen Pals

2007-03-10T10:36:00.000-05:00

Hey !! Good News JDRF has penpals.... go to
http://kids.jdrf.org/penpals Make New Friends !!!!!!!!!!!!

Diabetes Burnout ~ Know the Signs

2007-03-10T09:48:00.000-05:00

Burnout is a real problem for many kids with type 1 diabetes according to the JDRF. Its true day after day same routines and feeling those highs and lows certainly takes a toll. Not to mention the worrying, pricking of sore fingers, taking shots or changing pumps, always carrying extra snacks, and all the other stressful things that come with this disease... For example: My 9yr old son when asked how he feels about his diabetes giggled and said, "Diabetes is a big poo-poo in the toilette of life!"

Actually, Burnout is a very serious matter. It can be more than feeling tired over daily routines which is normal. Burnout means that you're so fed up that you refuse to deal with having diabetes anymore. It's when you stop taking care of yourself and life is quickly spirals out of control...

Burnout usually strikes teens and 'tweens (ages 11-12) who have had diabetes for many years,but it can happen to anyone.

SIGNS OF DIABETIC BURNOUT

1) you're truly fed up w/diabetes and stop taking care of yourself

(checking blood sugar, taking insulin, etc..)

2) you feel out of control and ready to give up

3) you're no longer interested in activities you usually enjoy

4) you're isolating yourself from friends and family

5) you're schoolwork is suffering and/or job

6) you feel unhappy in general

To read more about Diabetic Burnout , log on to JDRF Kids Online:

http://kids.jdrf.org/burnout

Diabetes Update...

2007-03-10T09:40:00.000-05:00

Ahhh, yet another sucessful night ! Although 1 observation made ~ if 1hour passes upon waking bloodsugar seems to rise for NO REASON ???? We went out to breakfast & unfortunately it takes a bit of time.. But, it was TASTY :)

"The Art of Living"

2007-03-10T09:35:00.000-05:00

The goal of life

is to make your heartbeat

match the beat of the universe,

to match your nature with Nature.

~ Joseph Campbell

Remember to SRING FORWARD Saturday night

2007-03-09T21:57:00.000-05:00

Diabetes Update

2007-03-08T11:55:00.000-05:00

New insulin amounts have got those high blood sugars on the run ! YIPPEE!!!!! :)

Happy Thought ~ Pic of the Day !

2007-03-08T11:53:00.000-05:00

Joseph Campbell ~ Art

2007-03-08T11:34:00.000-05:00

Art is a transforming experience.... The revelation of art is not ethics, nor judgment, nor even of humanity as one generally thinks of it. Rather, the relevation is a marveling recognition of the radiant Form of forms that shines through all things.... The goal of life is rapture. Art is the way we experience it......

Picture: Joseph Campbell @ National Arts Club receiving Medal of Honor ~ 1985

Riding that Diabetes Roller Coaster ...Hang in there Friends ~ We will be doing the same!

2007-03-02T20:22:00.000-05:00

Yes, I am a Pirate ~ Two Hundred Years too late...

2007-03-02T18:41:00.000-05:00

www.margaritaville.com

Buffet is Back...

2007-03-02T18:19:00.000-05:00

Hey! All you PARROTHEADS the man is coming back ~ Sept.2007 Gillette Stadium!!! AND I AM SO THERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you didnt get your tickets already (sold out in 15min) dont feel too bad you know e-bay will havem'.. This gives everybody plenty of time to plan their gear LOL! A concert not to be missed ALWAYS a blast ! Will post pics then .. I'm soooo excited to go !!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjRklVfny2A Take a peek at a Buffet Concert Clip !!

Cool kids Diabetic Alert Items

2007-02-17T09:57:00.000-05:00

Hey guys you can find these @ www.coolmedid.com/diabetes/products.asp

The ARC of East Middlesex Presents ...

2007-02-17T09:34:00.000-05:00

SPRING FLING: "Feelin' Groovy" Dance

Don't be a square, put on your boogie shoes and get down at the Spring Fling! This is an "integrated function" w/ students from the N.Reading High School. Dress in the 70's, whether your scene is disco or hippie! RSVP is required to attend! Supervision is provided.

DATE: Fri,April 13th
TIME: 7:00-10:pm
LOCATION: N.Reading High School,Ma.USA
CONTACT: Chenine @theEMARC 1-781-942-4888 x4036 (she heads out the teen Rec.Dept.)
$10.00 Suggested Donation

Today's Trivia.....

2007-02-17T09:28:00.000-05:00

How much do Americans spend a year on golf balls? (answer in comments)

Jamaican Dreamin'

2007-02-16T09:17:00.000-05:00

It's a mere 15 degrees today and of course ICY ICY ICY ! ugh... Goin' to my "HappyPlace" ~ Come join me we're going to Jamaica this morning ! haha.. Make sure to see the end of this video it gets prettier as it goes along... Grab some BlueMt.coffee lay back and daydream.... haha ~ I'm loosing it to the Winter Blues !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PffS3JDpiYU

2007-02-15T19:53:00.000-05:00

Hope EVERYONE had a nice Valentine's Day .... We all are living in an igloo ~ the ice has arrived ~ New England Winters ~ UGH .............. dreaming of the sun . . .

Always looking for applicants .... ALL WELCOME !

2007-02-10T00:10:00.000-05:00

"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

www.specialolympics.org

Special Olympics ~ FACTS !!!

2007-02-10T00:01:00.000-05:00

In 1968, Special Olympics invited the world to let go of limiting views, prejudices and misconceptions about people with intellectual disabilities and embrace the idea that they can be respected, valued, contributing members of society.
Today, the Special Olympics movement includes more than 2.25 million athletes who train and compete in 30 sports through more than 200 Programs in more than 160 countries around the world. Despite that growth, the Special Olympics movement touches just a small percentage of the estimated 190 million people around the world with intellectual disabilities."

Act Local ~ Think Global ~ People Who Make ALL the Difference

2007-02-09T23:07:00.000-05:00

Well, Its that time of year again !! The Ninth Annual "PASSION PLUNGE" will be held tomorrow at Revere Beach in Massachusetts @ 11:am. Are you brave enough to take the plunge??? The ocean is ICY COLD this time of year~21degrees and dropping as of now...All monies go to support the Special Olympic Programs here in Mass. For more information on this event go to www.passionplunge.org . Perhaps next year this event could come to your town !

PS. my 2 favorite teams this year will be: 1.) The r"EMARC"ables
2.) "I Like Mike"

To make any DONATIONS use link above :)thank you

Our Pack Sisters ~ Chewy the Pup+Jacey Girl

2007-02-09T22:43:00.000-05:00

Time to step away from the computer!!!

2007-02-08T00:31:00.000-05:00

Time to catch some winks ~ the lows have been treated ~ connecting has been over commented~Posts and links added ~ the soul feels good ~ body exhausted ~ and the children should? sleep safely thru the night... YES!!!!! good night.

4-LEGGED ALARMS

2007-02-07T20:59:00.000-05:00

Dogs that alert owners to medical troubles ~

Bob Maher's diabetes was shutting his body down. He no longer got the shakes or the sweats to warn him that his blood sugar was plummeting. Instead, he would just pass out. It made him scared to drive, to be alone, even to sleep. A 2-year-old dog named Chewie is going to change all that.

The auburn Labrador mix named after the Star Wars character Chewbacca, has the ability to detect changes in Maher's blood sugar that are unrecognizable to Maher himself. Chewie then alerts Maher to correct it. To see the phenomenon "just makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up," said Jennifer Kriesel, director of development at Canine Partners for Life, a Chester County, Pa., organization that trains service dogs for people with impaired mobility and medical conditions.In June 2004, Bob's wife, Jean, found him unconscious at their Plano, Texas, home. By the time the paramedics arrived, he had no pulse or heartbeat. After that, Jean Maher would wake up several times a night to check Bob's blood sugar, and when he was home she would not leave his side. Then Maher, 64, a project manager, was paired with his new best friend by Canine Partners for Life. Having a 24-hour canine companion "will give both of us greater independence," Maher said. Service dogs assist recipients by helping them balance or walk, opening doors, retrieving objects - even phones - and flipping light switches. Alert dogs were first recognized for detecting seizures, but increasing evidence suggests they can also detect other medical conditions, such as low blood sugar. Maher and Chewie are the first diabetes-alert team Canine Partners has paired up. When Chewie wants to alert Maher to check his blood sugar, the dog stops in front of Maher and refuses to move. Since meeting, Chewie has alerted Maher seven times. Originally skeptical of Chewie's alerts because they would sometimes come right after he had eaten - when low blood sugar should not be a problem - Maher checked his level and realized Chewie was right. Every time! At Canine Partners, about three out of every 10 service dogs appear to have this ability, according to Kriesel.It's unclear exactly how the dogs sense blood-sugar problems or impending seizures. It may be changes in a person's scent or electrical activity in the body or brain, Kriesel said. Each dog costs about $20,000 to train, although the non-profit agency asks for a $900 donation from recipients. Its waiting list for dogs is currently eight to 18 months. ~Shirley Wang Philadelphia Inquirer

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/0810petdiabetic0810.html

Give the VW Phaeton a hand !!!!

2007-02-07T20:51:00.000-05:00

This is one of the coolest commercials I've ever seen. My kids love it too! :D CHECK IT OUT !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EU56uYNhl8

State Events For Best Buddies in Massachusetts

2007-02-07T10:46:00.000-05:00

The effects of intellectual disabilities vary considerably among people, just as the range of abilities varies considerably among people who do not have intellectual disabilities. About 87 percent are mildly affected and will be only a slightly less proficient than average in learning new information and skills.

An intellectual disability is not always readily apparent and may not be identified until a person enters school. As adults, many individuals are able to lead independent lives in the community and are no longer viewed as having intellectual disabilities.

The remaining 13 percent of people with intellectual disabilities, those with IQs under 50, have serious limitations in basic functioning. However, with early intervention, effective education, and appropriate support into adulthood, an individual can lead a satisfying life in the community.

They have great programs for anyone interested ...

***** State Events - Best Buddies Massachusetts

It's Coming...

2007-02-07T09:57:00.000-05:00

Valentine's Day is only 1 week away... you know what that means ~ think quick OR fall into giving the same ol' thing ! ugh..

Bob Marley ~ Germany

2007-02-06T13:49:00.000-05:00

Check out this classic "Could You Be Loved" video .. Its always a goodtime to hear a little Marley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNP8xzknq58

Did You Know... Peanutbutter is really GREAT for you

2007-02-06T09:45:00.000-05:00

Peanutbutter is really yummy stuff ~

By eating 1Tbsp. ea. day you could slash your diabetes risk by 21%

While eating 2Tbsp. a week could reduce risk of developing gall stones by 25%

So, keep eating those P&J sandwiches :)

~ Government-Funded Nurses' Health Study

More Joseph Campbell ..

2007-02-04T23:39:00.000-05:00

We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.

If we fix on the old, we get stuck. When we hang onto any form, we are in danger of putrefaction.

Hell is life drying up.

The Hoarder,

the one in us that wants to keep,

to hold on, must be killed.

If we are hanging onto the form now,

we're not going to have the form next.

You can't make an omelet

without breaking eggs.

Destruction before creation.

2007-02-02T13:42:00.000-05:00

I changed my links ~ they're all there but in divisions ~ scroll down & look .. Is this better? or like before all together in alphabetical order? comment away...

Thoughts of the moment .. Joseph Campbell

2007-02-02T11:26:00.000-05:00

The priveiledge of a lifetime is being who you are...

What you have to do,
you do with play.

Life is without meaning.

You bring the meaning to it.
The meaning of life is

whatever you ascribe it to be.

Being alive is the meaning....

Music that Soothes the Soul

2007-02-01T18:38:00.000-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ8kMbMpQbo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm1HWTnASoU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRTj4bCJlyc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QfEiDO9opg

Exhaustion Happens ..

2007-01-31T23:52:00.000-05:00

UGH... Here it is almost 12:am and I can't sleep ~ my sons #'s are rollor coastering & new insulin amounts leave me hopeful & worried... Looks like another frustrating night ~ blood check scheduled for 1:30am and I need to stay awake! Dinner was nice AT LAST 143 BUT 2 hours later.. 58 EEK! Grab the apple juice ~ we introduced a new homemade cookie? ~perhaps the carb.counting for tonight was off. Yet not too long ago we saw up to 500 .. WHAT THE HELL !! I don't have much faith in this system lately... Perhaps a pump will help ?? Going to call the diabetes nurse tomorrow & get rationale... I've been down this road before ~ having sick kids & trusting staff+Rx's etc.. LETS FACE IT "it bites"... I was feeling a bit OK a bedtime w/a blood sugar of 133 before snack TIL my son nervously asks me to check on him in the middle of the night ~ its as if he knows a demon lurks... So I wait , stay busy, figure I'll mess around on the computer a lil' bit and feed my fears with knowledge. Remember now we've been told since the time we are young that "knowledge is empowering" HA! and later that "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing" which does lead me to a point !! The Internet is full of info. (SO TO SPEAK) really scary stats. are out there.. groan... and 1:30 can't come quick enough. I asked the nurse on my last visit "my scary question" could he die in his sleep? She looked concerned... yes ~ he could BUT it is very unlikely that he would not wake up from feeling sick should he start dropping for some unknown reason ... SO am I to depend on the feelings of a tiny little guy whom lies exhausted from a big day each night? I would rather him let ME worry over such things at least for a couple more years while he SLEEPS for goodness sakes! He was properly snacked up given his slowN insulin . I don't feel this is enough ! Actually I'm really outraged ~ these kids (babies OMG I would have a heart attack) should have an ALERT like an alarm clock or stop watch that goes off that says hey wake up HIGH blood sugar OR LOW blood sugar..... Where is this device ? or have I been misinformed/confused by the MULTITUDE of poss.dangers ??????? Feel free to comment or enlighten... I'm sure I'll be in a better way tomorrow ;) But, I'll NEVER like this...........................................................................................

Start a Best Buddies Program in Your Area

2007-01-30T22:50:00.000-05:00

About Best Buddies - Best Buddies International
Our Programs92% of all revenue goes directly to Best Buddies programs for people with intellectual disabilities, while only 8% is spent on administration and fundraising.
When people with disabilities are unable to attain or maintain a job, it is most often due to an absence of social skills rather than an inadequacy to perform the work required. Best Buddies introduces socialization opportunities and job coaching, providing the necessary tools for people with intellectual disabilities to become more independent and, consequently, more included in the community.
• Best Buddies Middle Schools matches students with intellectual disabilities with other middle school students and creates one-to-one friendships between them. In today's middle schools, students with intellectual disabilities enter the same building and walk the same hallways as their peers, but are very often left out of social activities.
•Best Buddies High Schools matches students with intellectual disabilities with other high school students and creates one-to-one friendships between them. By introducing Best Buddies to public and private high schools, we are crossing the invisible line that too often separates those with disabilities from those without.
• Best Buddies Colleges matches people with intellectual disabilities with college students and creates one-to-one friendships between them. In the past, individuals with intellectual disabilities have not had the opportunity to have friends outside of their own, often isolated, environment. By becoming a College Buddy, volunteers offer a Buddy the chance to explore life in a new way.
• e-Buddies® creates respective e-mail friendships between people with and without intellectual disabilities. Using the technology of e-mail, Best Buddies brings additional unconventional opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities through e-Buddies. Visit our web site, http://www.ebuddies.org/, to find out more.
• Best Buddies Citizens pairs people with intellectual disabilities in one-to-one friendships with other individuals in the corporate and civic communities. Without love, support, and friends, our lives would be empty - a life people with intellectual disabilities have been forced to live throughout history. Volunteers are changing this by simply sharing their time with new friends.
• Best Buddies Jobs is a supported employment program. Its goal is to secure competitive, paying jobs for people with intellectual disabilities. The program targets job sites, competitively places individuals and promotes ongoing support and training. This enables people with intellectual disabilities to work as respected individuals alongside others in the community.

Learn A New Language ..

2007-01-30T21:08:00.000-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnylM1hI2jc ~ Open your mind to an Autistic Woman's point of view ... She has many fascinating things to share with you ! Make sure to watch and listen closely to the entire translation at the end . I thought it was wonderful :)

Thank You !!!

2007-01-29T16:27:00.000-05:00

I'd like to take the time to thank all the wonderful on-line/blogging communities whom have taken the time to share their lives,thoughts and words of wisdom with others.. I'm new to this "Bloggin' " ~ and have been nothing less than impressed w/the quality of people that still exsists in this world. Sooo many caring moms & dads breaking down the walls of isolation that comes from having sick children.. You are ALL amazing ~ Keep up the good fight !!!!

Searching For A Cure

2007-01-29T11:51:00.000-05:00

Hope is afoot!!! They are reporting that Scientists in Canada may be one step closer to finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Research findings reportedly suggest that diabetes may in fact be a disease of the nervous system, not the auto immune system as previously thought.
Reportedly, doctors injected diabetic mice with capsaicin (the active ingredient in hot chili peppers), and a neuropeptide substance, which seemed to reverse the disease.
for full story see:

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7005868964

Brrrrrrrrrrrrr ! It's a trembling 8 degrees today

2007-01-26T09:19:00.000-05:00

Diabetes & the Law - Youth Zone - American Diabetes Association

2007-01-25T17:09:00.000-05:00

Diabetes & the Law - Youth Zone - American Diabetes Association

People with diabetes are sometimes treated unfairly just because they have diabetes. This is called discrimination. Many times, discrimination happens because people just don't know that much about diabetes.

Here are some real-life examples of discrimination that kids with diabetes have faced.

** Not permitted to go on field trips, or not allowed unless a parent comes along

** Being cut from a sport because the coach thinks people with diabetes can't be good athletes

** Not allowed to eat snacks in class or on the bus

** Being punished for being absent from school due to diabetes

** Not allowed to participate in afterschool activities because no one there knows how to care for diabetes

What You Can Do:

Often, people who discriminate don't know it. They may honestly believe that they're doing what's best for you. The solution to this problem is education. Ask a parent or your diabetes educator to discuss your diabetes with the person or organization.
In many cases, people stop discriminating after they learn more about diabetes. If educating people about diabetes doesn't help, you and your parents will have to make some decisions about what to do next. Some things you might do: talk to people higher up in an organization; write letters to people who could help; contact other parents of kids with diabetes or the ADA.
You, your family, and your friends can also help prevent discrimination against people with diabetes. Every time you give someone correct information about diabetes, you're helping to stop discrimination. You and your family may also want to get involved in organizations -- such as the ADA -- that fight for the rights of people with diabetes.
You and your parents could write letters to people in government -- such as the president, your state and national senators and representatives, your governor, and your local school board -- to inform them about diabetes and discrimination. You can probably think of lots of other ways to educate others about diabetes!

Question of the Day ...

2007-01-23T10:15:00.000-05:00

Does anyone use the "Omnipod" ? I've been really considering this pump option for my son .. PLEASE comment :D thanks...

A Mom's Promise ~ By Gary Hempleman

2007-01-23T09:59:00.000-05:00

A Mom's Promise... She walks down the hallway in silence so deep,Keeping watch over him, as her little one sleeps. With meter in hand, she opens his door,Making sure not to wake him as she crosses the floor. She sits on his bedside and brushes his hair,As he dreams of shooting baskets, without a 'D' care. She holds his hand softly; his fingers so small,As she watches and wonders why 'D' came to call. While she watches him sleeping, so peaceful and warm,The forces inside him fight a constant 'D' storm. Will he ever be free of shots and blood testing? She sits and she wonders as she watches him resting. The beep of the meter breaks the silence of the night,A small drop of blood tells if everything's right. The seconds count down to the final display,I hate this damn meter; I want to throw it away. The number is fine, one down, a lifetime to go,As he turns in his sleep, will he ever know? Why does this ‘D’ happen to someone so small? My son is my hero, but my baby most of all. She turns at his doorway, looking back one more time,It's a nightly routine of the very worst kind. She walks down the hallway and time passes by,As she sits in dark silence and quietly cries. I have to stay strong, and for him I will fight,We’ll battle this ‘D’ with all of our might. I’ll teach him to master and conquer this foe, This 'D' will not stop him, I promised him so. ~ For more Diabetes poetry refer to links . . .

Quote of the moment ...

2007-01-17T10:23:00.000-05:00

One can never consent to creep when

one feels the impulse to soar.

- Helen Keller